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SAD to support INLD in Haryana in forthcoming Lok Sabha elections

SAD to support INLD in Haryana in forthcoming Lok Sabha elections(Abhey Chautala says with INLD and SAD joining hands, the aspirations of people of Haryana would be fulfilled) Chandigarh, April 22 – The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) will support Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) candidates across Haryana in the forthcoming assembly elections.A decision to this effect was taken at a meeting of the party’s Haryana unit which was presided over by senior SAD leader and party’s Haryana Incharge – S Balwinder Singh Bhundar. SAD Haryana unit president Sharanjit Singh Sotha was also present on the occasion.INLD general secretary Abhey Chautala also joined the meeting held at the SAD’s head office here and thanked the Haryana unit’s decision to extend wholehearted support to the INLD in the parliamentary elections. He said the INLD and the SAD were traditional alliance partners and their unity in the forthcoming elections would help the INLD to emerge victorious. He also highlighted how an effort was on to marginalize and even finish off regional parties. “Only regional parties can fulfill the aspirations of people of the region and I am confident with the INLD and the SAD joining hands the aspirations of the people of Haryana will be fulfilled”.Mr Balwinder Bhundar while speaking on the occasion said “the party has taken feedback from its cadre in Haryana and there is an overwhelming view that the SAD should support the INLD which alone stands in support of the farmers, khet mazdoor as well as the poor and downtrodden. He said the party would soon depute its Haryana team in the field and give them specific duties to support the INLD. He also disclosed that the Haryana unit had taken this decision unanimously.Other senior leaders present in the meeting included SGPC members Baldev Singh Kayampur, Harbhajan Singh Masana and Jagsir Singh Mangeana and former SGPC member Gurdeep Singh Bhano Kheri. EOMJangveer Singh

Sukhbir S Badal appeals to Punjabis to seal the borders of Punjab against Delhi

Sukhbir S Badal appeals to Punjabis to seal the borders of Punjab against Delhi based parties with their votes(Inducts BJP State Executive member Prof Sumrinder S Sira into the SAD) Patiala, April 11 – Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal today appealed to Punjabis to seal the borders of Punjab with their votes to prevent Delhi based parties from making inroads in the State, even as he asserted that all Delhi based party units obeyed their high command as had been done by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders of Punjab who had arraigned themselves against the Kisan Andolan.The SAD president was here to induct State BJP Executive member and prominent social activist Prof Sumrinder Singh Sira into the SAD. While inducting Prof Sira into the SAD Mr Sukhbir Badal described the former as a grass root leader who was doing yeoman service in the region. He also appointed Prof Sira as Vice President of the party. Prof Sira, while thanking the SAD president on the occasion, said he would work as a true soldier of the SAD.Speaking at the function held at the Lal Kothi residence of Prof Sumrinder Sira, the SAD president said “the BJP government in Haryana is not letting our farmers go to Delhi to voice your grievances and has even fired bullets at them while sealing the roads to the national capital. I appeal to farmers to also seal the borders of Punjab for all Delhi based parties with their votes”. He said the forthcoming parliamentary election had become a fight between the forces of Delhi and Punjabis, all of whom had suffered at the hands of Delhi based parties.Mr Badal also gave the example of how Punjab leaders of Delhi based parties like the BJP had taken  a stand against the Kisan Andolan two years back. He said now similarly the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab had also taken an anti-farmer stand and allowed the Haryana police to shoot bullets at farmers during the ongoing farmer agitation. “This would have never happened if the SAD had been in power in the State”, he said while appealing to Punjabis to beware of national parties who only wanted to capture parliamentary seats and were least interested in the welfare of Punjab and Punjabis.The SAD president also took on former chief minister Capt Amarinder Singh on the occasion. He said Capt Amarinder had failed to establish one big infrastructure project in the State and had even failed to develop his home city- Patiala. “All development projects which you see in Patiala were undertaken during the tenure of SAD governments”, he asserted.Senior leader N K Sharma while speaking on the occasion, said principles were being given the go by in politics of today. “We are witnessing a four time Congress MP from Patiala asking for votes on behalf of the BJP”. He appealed to the people of Patiala to reject turncoats. Senior leader Surjit Singh Rakhra also spoke on the occasion. Other leaders present included Mr Jaspal Singh Chatha.Later the SAD president also led the Punjab Bachao Yatra in Shutrana constituency where he received an overwhelming response with thousands of people lining up on the roads to meet and greet him. Mr Badal, who was accompanied by senior leader Kabir Das, said people had made up their minds to ensure all Delhi based candidates forfeited their deposits besides committing to extend wholehearted support to the SAD. EOM

CHIEF PATRON

S. Parkash Singh Badal

Patron of Shiromani Akali Dal, S. Parkash Singh Badal, served Punjab as Chief Minister for five times.  He has been the Chief Minister of the state from 1970 to 1971, from 1977 to 1980, from 1997 to 2002 and from 2007 to 2017 (two consecutive terms). He led the party as the president from 1995 to 2008. The Government of India awarded him the second highest civilian award, Padma Vibhushan, in 2015.

Born on December 8, 1927 in Abul Khurana, near Malout, Sardar Badal graduated

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PRESIDENT

Sukhbir Singh Badal (born July 9, 1962) has been the President of Shiromani Akali Dal since 2008.  He led the political command of Punjab as the Deputy Chief Minister from 2009 to 2017.   

Sukhbir Singh Badal is the youngest person ever to become the President of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD). Perseverance, consistent hard work and leadership acumen has elevated him to this coveted position. 

Sukhbir Singh Badal instigated several initiatives in the public interest during the party tenure. He infused a new lease of life in the organizational structure by spreading its

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ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

Shiromani Akali Dal has a well defined organisational structure with representation to all sections of society. Veteran leaders, who fought shoulder to shoulder with S. Parkash Singh Badal for the rights of the Punjabis, hold key positions in the party. The young and dynamic leaders in the party work closely with them to implement Akali Dal's core values while keeping in mind party’s main motto - Sarbat Da Bhala.